I hold an Indian passport and worked in a Sharjah free zone for 10 years. I went on holiday and my visa expired, but when my company applied for a new one it was rejected. My PRO went to the immigration office but was not told why, just that it was due to a "security reason". I don't have a criminal record or any bank debts. VA, Sharjah
The decision of the Government is not open to discussion and they are not obliged to tell people the reason for the rejection of an application. The National is not able to obtain this information, nor can it intervene in such cases. Only the relevant government department can assist and I can only suggest that the PRO approaches them again, explaining that VA has been in the UAE for 10 years already without an issue and ask them to double-check in case there has been an inadvertent mix-up of names, which can easily be done.
The Government does not accept appeals, but applicants can reapply in six months’ time if they are certain there was not a valid reason for the rejection, although this is again without guarantee and the application must be made via an employer with a valid offer of employment.
Keren Bobker is an independent financial adviser and senior partner with Holborn Assets in Dubai, with over 20 years’ experience. Contact her at keren@holbornassets.com. Follow her on Twitter at @FinancialUAE.
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